David Woods

A recruitment process outsourcing relationship is only as good as the contract on which it is based

We are currently experiencing a long-term, world-wide boom in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). In simple terms, RPO refers to a company outsourcing its recruitment process to an external service...

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Greater integration of IT and HR systems is needed to maximise support for the HR team

IT and HR professionals recognise the value that HR technology can add to the business but this is not reflected by a drive to improve the integration and functionality of HR technology systems.

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Cycle to Work Alliance launched by Chris Boardman to raise awareness of cycling's health benefits

British Olympic Gold medalist Chris Boardman MBE will today launch the Cycle to Work Alliance at a reception in the House of Commons.

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Older people forced back into the job market by review of welfare-to-work benefits could face age discrimination

As the Government's plans to reform welfare-to-work benefits are set to increase the number of older workers looking for a job, Age UK has warned more people in later life will be likely to find an...

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Risk of death from drug and alcohol-related diseases varies between occupational groups

The risk of death from diseases and injuries caused by alcohol, drugs and sexual habits varies significantly between different jobs and professions.

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Extension of right to request flexible working is welcomed but employers are worried about the cost

Employers have welcomed the Government's legislation requiring them to allow all staff the right to request flexible working, but remain braced for the cost impact.

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Tesco and Morrison's retail qualifications show the value of learning while you earn

As proposed cuts to higher education spending threaten future numbers of university places and higher study fees, 39 employees last week graduated from Tesco's retail foundation degree course, with...

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Acas offers advice on employees' rights on flexible working as the school holidays begin

Acas has reminded employers of the workplace rights concerning annual leave and flexible working as the schools break for the holiday season and there are more requests for time off.

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UK's relatively low return on investment on human capital could be due to its regulated employment environment

The UK is lagging behind the rest of the world in measuring return on investment (ROI) on HR practices, with research suggesting this could be due to strict employment legislation.

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Managers' level of motivation remains surprisingly high, despite the recession

Managers remain motivated in their jobs and the vast majority would stay with their current employer when the markets improve, new research suggests.

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Annual leave entitlement is a greater source of dissatisfaction for men than it is for women

Men are far less satisfied than women with the amount of annual leave they get from work, with private-sectors workers more dissatisfied than their public-sector counterparts.

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REC urges Government to support and mentor budding entrepreneurs to become tomorrow's employers

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has called on the Government to support the budding entrepreneurs of the future in a bid to create jobs.

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